ICD-10-CM S01.351 is the diagnosis code for Open bite of right ear. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the head" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S01.351 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S01.351 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S01.351 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Open bite of right ear". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S01.351 is S01.35 ("Open bite of ear"). S01.351 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S01.351 is located in Section S00-S09 — "Injuries to the head" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S01.351 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Open bite of right ear" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Open bite of right ear is S01.351.
Yes, S01.351 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S01.351 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S01.351 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.